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Paphiopedilum Orchid
Name: Pronounced PAFF-ee-oh
PED-e-lum and means 'Paphos slipper'. Paphos in Cyprus has a temple to Aphrodite,
the epitome of woman, and a goddess worshipped by the Greeks. Slipper refers to
the shape of the lower petal of the flower. Commonly called Lady's Slipper orchid.
Description: One or two flowers per stem, shaped
like helmets with moustaches below, (or indeed slippers).
Origin: Originally from Thailand, Burma and Vietnam, many varieties are
now bred in USA, UK and Australia.
Colour: White,
yellow, green, brown,maroon and tan and often spotted or striped.
Availability:
Available all year round.
Family: Over 20,000
hybrid forms of Paphiopedilum have been registered.
Care Tips: They last for well over a month, but because of their hairy
stems should not be placed in too deep water. They like cool air and regular misting,
and are sensitive to ethylene gas so keep them away from fruit, vegetables and
dying flowers. Snip off old flower heads.
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